Indian Educational Programs and Courses Related to Extraterrestrial Life

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Which Indian university offers a course on Astrobiology?

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

  4. University of Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore offers a course on Astrobiology as part of its Master's program in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

What is the name of the Indian government agency responsible for space research?

  1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  2. Department of Space (DoS)

  3. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

  4. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the Indian government agency responsible for space research and development.

Which Indian university offers a Ph.D. program in Astrobiology?

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

  4. University of Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore offers a Ph.D. program in Astrobiology as part of its Department of Physics.

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to Mars in 2013?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalyaan was the Indian space probe that was sent to Mars in 2013. It was also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM).

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist and cosmologist who is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life.

What is the name of the Indian radio telescope that is used to search for extraterrestrial signals?

  1. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)

  2. Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

  3. Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO)

  4. Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is an Indian radio telescope that is used to search for extraterrestrial signals. It is located in Khodad, Maharashtra.

Which Indian university offers a course on Exoplanets?

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

  4. University of Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore offers a course on Exoplanets as part of its Master's program in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to the Moon in 2008?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandrayaan-1 was the Indian space probe that was sent to the Moon in 2008. It was also known as the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the origin of life?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was an Indian physicist and astronomer who is known for his work on the origin of life.

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to Venus in 2018?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India has not yet sent a space probe to Venus.

Which Indian university offers a course on Astrochemistry?

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

  4. University of Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore offers a course on Astrochemistry as part of its Master's program in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to Jupiter in 2022?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India has not yet sent a space probe to Jupiter.

Which Indian scientist is known for his work on the evolution of life?

  1. Dr. Jayant Narlikar

  2. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dr. Homi J. Bhabha was an Indian nuclear physicist who is known for his work on the evolution of life.

What is the name of the Indian space probe that was sent to Saturn in 2025?

  1. Mangalyaan

  2. Chandrayaan-1

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Gaganyaan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India has not yet sent a space probe to Saturn.

Which Indian university offers a course on Planetary Science?

  1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

  4. University of Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore offers a course on Planetary Science as part of its Master's program in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

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